I flew up to Chicago a couple of weeks ago for the Chicago Seminars, a conference about points and miles. The conference was held at the Holiday Inn Chicago-Elk Grove which is on the outskirts of O'Hare airport. Although the Chicago Seminars didn't start until the Friday … [Read more...] about Review: Holiday Inn Chicago-Elk Grove
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Extreme Minimalism: Week 20 – Nakey Edition
I can't believe November's already here. That means it's only four weeks until we head off to New Zealand and Australia and two months until we leave on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. Despite us minimizing our possessions over the past 4-5 months as part of our Extreme … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 20 – Nakey Edition
The Spooktacular Olde Towne Ghost Walk
Shae and I don't have many traditions, but the Olde Towne Ghost Walk in Portsmouth VA is one of them. Since moving back to Portsmouth in 2011, I think we've been on the ghost walk every year. This Halloween period was our final opportunity to go on the walk as we'll be off on … [Read more...] about The Spooktacular Olde Towne Ghost Walk
What’s The Best Credit Card To Use For Marriott Hotel Stays?
Using a credit card that offers bonus points is a great way to increase how many points you earn for your hotel stays. The best card to use differs based on which hotel chain you're staying at. We're therefore publishing this series to explain the best card to use with each … [Read more...] about What’s The Best Credit Card To Use For Marriott Hotel Stays?
How To Earn The Most Free Hotel Nights With SPG
Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) is Starwood Hotels's loyalty scheme for all their brands, which includes Sheraton, Aloft, W and Westin. There are several ways that you can increase the number of Starpoints you earn, as well as a few ways that you can make your points go even … [Read more...] about How To Earn The Most Free Hotel Nights With SPG